Merioneth: 1955 general election result
Labour won Merioneth at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,682. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,68211.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%23,674 valid votes
- Electorate
- 27,472
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 9,056 | 38.3% | |
| Liberal | 6,374 | 26.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,243 | 22.2% | |
| Conservative | 3,001 | 12.7% | |
| Valid votes | 23,674 | ||
| Majority | 2,682 | 11.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Merioneth at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 9,056 votes (38.3%).
What was the majority in Merioneth in 1955?
2,682 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Merioneth in 1955?
86.2% of the 27,472 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,674 votes).
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